From a fifth place at the 2011 World Young Horse Championships straight into the lead in the 5-year old semi-finals of the 2011 Pavo Cup Finals held at the KWPN Paardendagen in Ermelo, The Netherlands. Bon Bravour and his Belgian rider Tom Franckx-Goen did not take a break but kept business going as usual.
Bon Bravour (by Painted Black x Chronos) scored 86 points and topped the leader board, outclassing 55 other 5-year old semi-finalists. Hans Peter Minderhoud and Nekeman's black KWPN stallion Boston (by Johnson x Quattro B) were second with one point less, 85 points.
Last year's Pavo Cup champion in the 4-year old division, Borencio (by Florencio x Lord Sinclair) slotted in third with 84 points. He is ridden by Emmelie Scholtens and owned by Annabelle Collins and Agusti Elias from Spain.
The top 25 is allowed to compete in the first round of the finals on Thursday 11 August 2011.
Results - 5-year old 2011 Pavo Cup Semi Finals (top 25 only)
- 1. Bon Bravour (Painted Black x Chronos) - Tom Franckx-Goen - 87
- 2. Boston (Johnson x Quattro B) - Hans Peter Minderhoud - 86
- 3. Borencio (Florencio x Lord Sinclair I) - Emmelie Scholtens - 85.5
- 4. Bianco D (Ungaro x Jazz) - Linda Mars - 79
- 4. Bristol (Jazz x Goodtime) - Kirsten Beckers - 79
- 6. Be Special (Special D x Rex Magna xx) - Fieke Houwen - 78
- 7. Before You Know (Scandic x Krack c) - Jennifer Sekreve - 77
- 8. Bonzanjo (Jazz x Contango) - Joanna Schelstraete - 76.5
- 8. Breezer (Johnson x Sultan) - Judtih Ribbels - 76.5
- 10. Beau Deux (Ravel x Gouverneur) - Geert Jan Raateland - 76
- 10. Borett (Florett As x Junior STV) - Miranda Rongen - 76
- 12. Brokaat (Samba Hit II x Vincent) - Jennifer Sekreve - 75.5
- 12. Brown Boy (Sandreo x Jazz) - Dieuwertje van Donselaar - 75.5
- 14. Beau Sejour (Flemmingh x Tolbert) - Marie Jose Hulsman - 75
- 15. Suave (Sorento x Roman Nature) - Anke Lambooij - 74
- 15. Bojenjel (Uptown x Gribaldi) - Stephanie Dorst - 74
- 17. Blue Bell (Krack C x Jazz) - Jose van Haaren - 73.5
- 17. Beau Punto C (Rubiqui x Jazz) - Brecht d'Hoore - 73.5
- 17. Belle Lady Texel (Krack C x Farmer) - Lotje Schoots - 73.5
- 17. Bizar La Haya (Lingh x Roman Nature) - Olga Boucher - 73.5
- 21. Santo Domingo (Samba Hit II x Flemmingh) - Eric van den Wildenberg - 73.
- 22. Bodora (Jazz x Negro) - Marie Jose Hulsman - 72.5
- 22. Bellissimo (FLorencio x Flemmingh) - Christianne Goes - 72.5
- 24. Babushka (Universeel x Zeoliet) - Vai Bruntink - 72
- 25. Baccarat (Gribaldi x OO Seven) - Niels Bax - 71.5
Complete results list here.
Photo © Astrid Appels
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